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Margaret Peterson Haddix - Author
A suspenseful dystopian premise follows Luke from isolation towards contact with others, then into a school where he is hiding his identity.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA suspenseful dystopian premise follows Luke from isolation towards contact with others, then into a school where he is hiding his identity.
The premise includes isolation, fear, a coercive population law and concealment under a false identity. These elements may invite discussion of pressure and uncertainty.
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The shadow children by Margaret Peterson Haddix | Open Library
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